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Wed, Aug 12 2009
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor selling extremely well

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor selling extremely well

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Ford has a hit on its hands in the form of the new and immensely capable 2010 F-150 SVT Raptor. A Ford SVT spokesman says that Ford has already taken over 1,500 orders for its off-road pickup, which puts... 

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Tue, Aug 11 2009
Ford Edge hit by lightning while driving on highway

Ford Edge hit by lightning while driving on highway

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The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is inside a vehicle. A woman in Georgia found that out in reality, when her Ford Edge CUV got hit by a divine lightning bolt while she was driving, and she... 

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Sun, Aug 9 2009
Ford Escape & F-150 sell well under “Cash For Clunkers”

Ford Escape & F-150 sell well under “Cash For Clunkers”

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The U.S. government says the Ford Focus is the top seller under the “Cash for Clunkers” program, but Edmunds.com has a different winner, namely the Ford Escape. The discrepancy stems from... 

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Fri, Aug 7 2009
2010 Lincoln Mark LT launched in Mexico

2010 Lincoln Mark LT launched in Mexico

Also in: Lincoln News, News

The Lincoln Mark LT was a failure in the U.S. market, but in Mexico it became the luxury marque’s top seller, with 6,000 units leaving dealers since 2005. So while the gussied-up F-150 was unceremoniously... 

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Fri, Aug 7 2009
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor wanted by U.S. Border Patrol

Ford F-150 SVT Raptor wanted by U.S. Border Patrol

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The Ford F-150 SVT Raptor is the go-to pickup truck now, if you are jump-happy and spend your days roasting in the desert. It now looks like the U.S. Border Patrol wants to add a few to their fleet to... 

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Sun, Aug 2 2009
2010 Lincoln Mark LT exclusively for Mexico

2010 Lincoln Mark LT exclusively for Mexico

Also in: Lincoln News, News

The Lincoln Mark LT, a glorified version of the Ford F-150 with a toothy Lincoln grille, has been an undeniable flop in the United States, coming after the other flop known as the Lincoln Blackwood. But... 

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Mon, Jul 27 2009
Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

Ford Explorer Sport Trac & Mercury Mountaineer to die

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Ford is planning to unceremoniously dump the Explorer Sport Trac model once hte current production run ends. As production of the current body-on-frame Explorer winds down in the coming months, the Sport... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

2011 Ford Explorer may get 2.0L Ecoboost turbo engine

Also in: Future Vehicles, News

For 2010, Ford is introducing powertrain advancements that range from an entirely new line of powerful, efficient EcoBoost engines to minute transmission tweaks that reduce friction. The challenges of... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

SEMA votes Ford Flex & F-150 as most tuner-friendly

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The 2009 Ford Flex and the new 2009 Ford F-150 are the most “accessory-friendly” SUV and truck respectively, according to votes by media who selected winners for the most recent SEMA (Specialty Equipment... 

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Sat, Jul 4 2009
Ford tops sales charts in Canada

Ford tops sales charts in Canada

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Ford posted an 11% decline in volume for June of 2009 versus the same month in 2008, which also happens to be the lowest decline among all automakers. Now, for the first time in 50 years, Ford has ranked... 

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Thu, Jul 2 2009
2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

2010 Ford Ranger to debut in U.K.

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Ford will supply the new European-spec 2010 Ford Ranger pick-up as a support vehicle at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the United Kingdom. It will serve as the vehicle’s world debut.  ...

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Wed, Jul 1 2009
Jet-powered Ford F-150 on video

Jet-powered Ford F-150 on video

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Chris Lentz, a 55-year-old electrical foreman from Jackson, Michigan, had longed for a jet-powered truck for decades. So he imported a used Czech turbojet engine for $10,000, bought a used 2005 Ford F-150... 

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Thu, Jun 18 2009
L.A. County lifeguards use Ford Escape Hybrids

L.A. County lifeguards use Ford Escape Hybrids

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For the past year the Los Angeles County Lifeguard Service, a division of the fire department, has used a fleet of 2009 Ford Escape Hybrids to help save lives while reducing fuel consumption and protecting... 

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Tue, Jun 16 2009
Ford F-150 SFE to become regular cast member

Ford F-150 SFE to become regular cast member

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In 2008, coinciding with the launch of the all-new F-150 as well as the highest gas prices in U.S. history, Ford was offering a more fuel-efficient version of the F-150 pickup for the 2009 model year.... 

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Tue, Jun 9 2009
Roush offers propane-powered Ford F-Series trucks

Roush offers propane-powered Ford F-Series trucks

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Tuning firm Roush Performance, known for modding Mustangs rather than trucks, has turned a new leaf and will soon offer a line of propane-powered F-Series pickups and E-Series vans to Canadian fleet customers.... 

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Tue, May 19 2009
2011 Ford F-150 to get new 5.0L V8

2011 Ford F-150 to get new 5.0L V8

Also in: Future Vehicles, News

Australian website Drive.com.au reports that Ford is working on a brand new 5.0L “Coyote” V8 that will replace every other V8 in Ford’s line-up.  ...

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Fri, May 15 2009
General Motors to slash 1100 dealerships

General Motors to slash 1100 dealerships

Also in: Cadillac News, Chevrolet News, Hummer News, News

General Motors issued a statement saying that, as part of their updated viability plan, they plan to reduce its dealer network from 5,969 stores today to approximately 3,600 by the end of 2010.  ...

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Fri, May 15 2009
Get a Ford F-150 free in Heroes Campaign

Get a Ford F-150 free in Heroes Campaign

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Ford and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition TV show are holding a “Heroes F-150 Campaign” in which they will look for the ultimate community hero.  ...

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Tue, May 12 2009
Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Top 10 truck sales in the middle of recession

Also in: Dodge News, Feature Stories, Features, News

Based on figures released by manufacturers for the month of April, truck sales are still continuing in 2009, but most show a drop of about 50%. Ford continues to lead the way with their massive F-Series... 

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Tue, May 12 2009
Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

Ford F-150 recalled for faulty brake lamps

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A total of 8,735 2009 Ford F-150 trucks are being recalled for rear brake lamps that may not illuminate during very mild brake pedal application. According to the NHTSA, the culprit is a “brake... 

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